February 12, 2024, 80, La Grange — August 24, 1943 – February 12, 2024 Much like he lived, in a quiet and gentle manner, Waylon Royce Holmes left this world for his eternal home in heaven on Monday, February 12, 2024. Royce was born August 24, 1943, in Lenoir County to the late Nerius Carr…… read more »
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Waylon Royce Holmes
Michael Kirby Ellis, Jr.
February 12, 2024, 42, La Grange — August 2, 1981 – February 12, 2024 Michael Kirby Ellis, Jr. unexpectedly passed away on February 12, 2024, at home. He was born in Wayne County to Michael Kirby “Mike” Ellis, Sr. and Joan Alphin Ellis on August 2, 1981. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers,…… read more »
Carolyn “Michelle” Wiggins Dunlow
February 7, 2024, 42, Kinston — August 22, 1981 – February 7, 2024 Carolyn “Michelle” Wiggins Dunlow, 42, died February 7, 2024, at UNC Lenoir Healthcare in Kinston, North Carolina. Born in Lenoir County on August 22, 1981, Michelle was the daughter of Jimmy Neal Wiggins and Janet “Lynn” Fleming. Michelle was preceded in death…… read more »
Naomi Creech Corbin
February 3, 2024, 87, La Grange – April 21, 1936 – February 3, 2024 Naomi Creech Corbin finished her course on this earth on Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lenoir County to the late Tyson Creech and Laurah Howell Creech. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…… read more »
Lila Lorraine Kearney Wells
January 28, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — May 9, 1940 – January 28, 2024 Lila Lorraine Kearney Wells, 83, was received into the arms of her Savior in the late hours of Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was born to the late David Jonathan Kearney and Rilla Butts Kearney on May 9, 1940. In addition to…… read more »
Barry Reid Fulcher
January 22, 2024, 78, Bucklesberry — March 19, 1945 – January 22, 2024 Barry Reid Fulcher, 78, entered into life eternal with his Lord on January 22, 2024. Barry was born in Carteret County to the late Homer and Margaret Fulcher on March 19, 1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…… read more »
James “Jimmy” Paul Randolph
January 21, 2024, 69, Holly Springs — August 7, 1954 – January 21, 2024 James “Jimmy” Paul Randolph, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Jimmy was born in Little Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Edward Paul and Margaret Weaver Randolph on August 7, 1954. Jimmy’s life was one of eccentricity and enormity. Anything…… read more »
Timmie Charles Phelps
January 18, 2024, 71, La Grange — December 28, 1952 – January 18, 2024 Timmie Charles Phelps victoriously passed through Heaven’s gates in the late hours of January 18, 2024. Though cancer waged war on his body, Timmie’s faith was unwavering and his hope for eternity, steadfast. While his absence leaves a void in the…… read more »
Lori S. Smith
January 16, 2024, 57, LaGrange — April 18, 1966 – January 16, 2024 Lori S. Smith, 57, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior and reunited with her mother and son on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born in Wayne County to Buddy Smith of LaGrange and the late Marie Vinson Smith on…… read more »
James Hardy Jones Sr.
January 10, 2024, 82, Moss Hill — September 16, 1941 – January 10, 2024 James Hardy Jones Sr. of Moss Hill, NC passed away on January 10, 2024. He was the son of Lawrence Hardy Jones and Nora Sumner Jones also of Moss Hill. Mr. Jones is survived by his sons and their wives, James…… read more »
